Twins- only 1 heartbeat. Vanishing twin? Not sure where to post this.......

MelissaVT

Had an ultrasound yesterday and there was one healthy fetus and one yolk sac that never developed. So the doc said that the yolk sac may be absorbed internally, or pass like a miscarriage.....

anyone had this happen? Dis it pass or no bleeding for you? Does the miscarriage put the healthy fetus at risk?

Not sure what to expect.......thanks for any experiences/info 

panacea05

I'm so sorry to hear this. I started bleeding at the 6 week mark, and that's when we discovered that I was miscarrying a twin. Once the bleeding had stopped, the ultrasound showed that I still had tissue from the lost twin--which my body eventually absorbed.

My OB told me that miscarrying the twin only increased my chance of miscarrying my healthy baby by 2%... but I think this is because I was bleeding--and bleeding obviously isn't ideal during pregnancy.

I know that isn't very helpful, because every situation is different. If you do bleed, though, try not to panic; just assume it's from the lost twin unless an ultrasound tells you otherwise. I hope your body absorbs the empty sac, so you don't have to deal with any scary bleeding.

Be prepared to experiene a wide range of emotions (I'm sure you probably are). It's strange to be celebrating having a healthy baby... while simultaneously grieving the loss of its twin.

MelissaVT

panacea05:

I'm so sorry to hear this. I started bleeding at the 6 week mark, and that's when we discovered that I was miscarrying a twin. Once the bleeding had stopped, the ultrasound showed that I still had tissue from the lost twin--which my body eventually absorbed.

My OB told me that miscarrying the twin only increased my chance of miscarrying my healthy baby by 2%... but I think this is because I was bleeding--and bleeding obviously isn't ideal during pregnancy.

I know that isn't very helpful, because every situation is different. If you do bleed, though, try not to panic; just assume it's from the lost twin unless an ultrasound tells you otherwise. I hope your body absorbs the empty sac, so you don't have to deal with any scary bleeding.

Be prepared to experiene a wide range of emotions (I'm sure you probably are). It's strange to be celebrating having a healthy baby... while simultaneously grieving the loss of its twin.

 

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I have not had bleeding yet and really am hoping I don't, because the last 2 times I did, it was with single fetus pregnancies and lost them both :-/  

It is crazy emotions........so bummed about losing one baby, worried the healthy one will not make it (probably related to my history of 2 losses) but happy I have one healthy one. Ugh, exhausting!

Glad to hear your one healthy one is safe. How far along are you now?

Bizzy80

I don't have any experience but just wanted to say I am sorry you are going through this.  (HUGS)

pinktrojanbride120107

I'm so sorry for your loss. Many T&Ps for you and good thoughts for the health of your other baby.

panacea05

MelissaVT:

panacea05:

I'm so sorry to hear this. I started bleeding at the 6 week mark, and that's when we discovered that I was miscarrying a twin. Once the bleeding had stopped, the ultrasound showed that I still had tissue from the lost twin--which my body eventually absorbed.

My OB told me that miscarrying the twin only increased my chance of miscarrying my healthy baby by 2%... but I think this is because I was bleeding--and bleeding obviously isn't ideal during pregnancy.

I know that isn't very helpful, because every situation is different. If you do bleed, though, try not to panic; just assume it's from the lost twin unless an ultrasound tells you otherwise. I hope your body absorbs the empty sac, so you don't have to deal with any scary bleeding.

Be prepared to experiene a wide range of emotions (I'm sure you probably are). It's strange to be celebrating having a healthy baby... while simultaneously grieving the loss of its twin.

 

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I have not had bleeding yet and really am hoping I don't, because the last 2 times I did, it was with single fetus pregnancies and lost them both :-/  

It is crazy emotions........so bummed about losing one baby, worried the healthy one will not make it (probably related to my history of 2 losses) but happy I have one healthy one. Ugh, exhausting!

Glad to hear your one healthy one is safe. How far along are you now?

I had 2 miscarriages before my vanishing twin, so we're in the same boat. I'll be 16 weeks this Sunday. Have faith that this is your rainbow baby!

AshleyDehaven

I am so, so, sorry for your loss. I lost my first pregnancy last year, and then lost this little guy's twin back in June. It is such an exhausting range of emotions to celebrate one, and mourn the other.. And then worry that something will happen to the healthy one, and simultaneously feel guilty for being so relieved that Baby A is still here and healthy. For what it is worth, i am now 26 weeks and 4 days along with my (according to every test since my loss) perfect son. I know it's stressful, just remember to be good to yourself and take it one day at a time. Try your best not to stress yourself out too much, i know, MUCH easier said then done. Again, so sorry you are going through this (((HUGS))).

PittPurple

I'm so sorry for your loss. As you can see in my siggy, I lost a twin at 12 weeks. It's really hard to be happy and sad at once. I started bleeding at 5 weeks but everything looked fine at my scans until my NT scan. I was bleeding pretty regularly from 5-14 weeks and my doctor had me on pelvic rest until 20 weeks as a precaution but I'm at 31 weeks now and everything looks perfect with my little girl. I also had a prior loss so I have been terrified this whole time.

best wishes to you for an uneventful rest of your pregnancy. 

Shaungela

I lost a twin somewhere around 7w, it had no affect on the healthy baby.  there was no bleeding or cramping or anything....  the 2nd sac had started to shrink by 12w and i dont recall seeing it at my last sono at 20w2d.